Injuries mount, but Connacht still look good for another Euro bonus

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Connacht’s composure will be tested tomorrow night at the Galway Sportsground when they bid for a second successive bonus winning result against Italian side Rovigo.

Galwegians can expect stern test from Dolphin

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Galwegians face a must-win AIB League fixture at home on Saturday if they are to maintain their push for a top eight position.

Corinthians to maintain title push

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Corinthians have a real opportunity to keep pace with the division 3 league leaders when they travel to Leixlip to face Barnhall in Saturday’s AIB League encounter.

Kerins loses out in new manager’s squad

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

New Galway hurling manager John McIntyre has already started to ring the changes.

Galway Garda win Connacht interfirms title

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Galway Garda 0-14
Sligo Garda 1-8

Maree oust Moycullen in cup

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Maree Basketball Club’s u-20s have advanced to the National Cup quarter-finals after recording a thrilling 67-63 win over perennial local rivals and 2008 champions, Moycullen. Maree will now enjoy a home fixture against Blue Demons of Cork in the next round.

Silke wins Irish squash title

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Galway hosted the 2008 IACT Irish Junior Squash Open at the weekend - the biggest event on the Irish squash calendar.

Mervue still top

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

In the Dr Tony O'Neill u-20 Eircom League of Ireland, Mervue United enjoyed a productive week, gathering four points from their two home games.

GAA launches a new season ticket to reward dedicated fans

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

The global credit crunch and its knock-on consequences have seeped deep and hard into most GAA communities at this stage and will continue to do so in 2009. Things are tough and unfortunately it looks like they will get worse before they get better. Hence it was good to hear a little bit of positive news for cash-strapped GAA fans and some first-class thinking this week from the marketing people in Croke Park for the new GAA season.

Football League finals down for decision this weekend

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

This Saturday and Sunday sees the last of the club football down for decision for 2008.

Convention a major success

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Too often people can be overly critical of those who stand up and take the bull by the horns and do tremendous work at a local and community level. And the GAA is nothing if it is not a community based association.

You will always have the hurlers on the ditch who have all the answers and solutions, but who do no work. They are like some sex therapists. They know all the positions, but don’t even have a partner.

Connacht need win in Italy to keep Euro hopes alive

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Connacht’s European hopes are once again on the line this weekend when they resume their Challenge Cup campaign.

Cup action resumes for Galway basketball clubs

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Galway basketball clubs take a break from league action this weekend to continue their senior men’s National Cup campaign.

An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen host Longford Falcons at 5pm, while Galway Titans will entertain St Brendan’s Tralee at Renmore Community Centre at 4pm.

Moycullen maintain push for the top

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Moycullen basketball, still in the hunt for the top spot in their National League division, face another old rival on Sunday.

Dilleen breaks record held by Galway’s Olympic rower

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Five Tribesmen rowers finished in the medal position in the largest competition of its type held in Ireland, the Indoor Rowing Championships in Dublin.

United drop ticket prices

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Galway United has reduced its ticket prices for next season in a bid to generate more home support.

Having retained premiership status by the skin of their teeth, and heading into uncertain economic times, United are now looking to increase their season tickets as an important tool for survival again.

Corofin continue to improve

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Corofin 0-11
Eastern Harps 0-6

Three reasons why Corofin are Connacht champions

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

1 - TOP CLASS DEFENCE

Galwegians seek rare win over Con to maintain top four push

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

This weekend sees a return to All Ireland League action for Connacht clubs, with all but one away from home.

Rugby briefs

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

• Corinthians, currently in fifth place in division three, have a real chance to continue their momentum when they host Sunday’s Well at Cloonacauneen on Saturday (2.30pm). With 14 points, they, like Galwegians, have posted three wins from four outings, while their opponents are currently parked in 15th place with just five points. This is a real chance to continue their move up the table, and one they can be expected to take.

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